The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, seeks a full-time faculty member at the tenure or non-tenure accruing level of Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. Major responsibilities include teaching, patient care and research. Benefits are excellent.

This position will report to the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville.

Following is a general description of duties and responsibilities.

Provide and maintain a high level of quality in-patient intermediate care services in all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Provide clinical teaching of trainees in the Orthopaedic residency program and participate in the educational program.

Responsible for excellent communication with primary care physicians.

Assist in marketing the Orthopaedic Surgery Program to community physicians and managed care organization.

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